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Carrabba's Italian Grill

801 Providence Rd, Brandon, FL 33511-8839
813-657-8166
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Ranked #9 of 164 restaurants in Brandon
Price range: S$11 - S$38
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups
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33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Good food but hate the system for seating and seems inefficient. Call ahead does not help much. We have started driving to the one in Plant. City. Worth the drive--better in every way.

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See 7 more reviews by JoeGnsx for Brandon
Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

We called ahead and were put on the waiting list. Got there on a busy night and only waited 10 minutes for our table. The waitress was well educated on the menu. Very professional and attentive. We got our meal and was hot and very flavorful. My only thing about the food is that I don't know why they have... More

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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

Excellent food and service. We will eat there again. They have an excellent wine list. Be sure to give them a call to be added to there waiting list.

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Brandon, Florida, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Excellent, fresh made Italian food. Great variety and delicious. friendly courteous hard-working staff. In some grossly misguided attempt for increased profits management has eliminated "busboys" so now waitstaff who survives on tips must now bus the table, clean the table, set up the table for the next guest while also serving their current guest. So when they have a 90... More

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See 10 more reviews by Joseph L for Brandon
Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

I love to watch them cook. It is amazing how fast these guys move and always so synchronized without looking they swing around with their hot pans and dishes and never spill or burn anything. This is the only chain restaurant that I know of that truly makes everything fresh and from scratch. OK, all of the other reviews will... More

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See 6 more reviews by MyValricoCastle for Brandon
Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

Twice in the last 3 weeks we had family comimg over for dinner. We didn't really want to go out but we didn't feel like cooking for 10 people. Since we love Carrabbas, we decided to try the catering menu with portions that serve 10 people. What a wonderful discovery! The portions were generous, the food was hot & ready... More

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Mesa, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

Server was personable and charming, listening carefully to what we wanted. Food was well-prepared and very good, especially for a chain restaurant.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012 via mobile

This is my favorite place to eat. The grilled pork chips. Garlic mashed potatoes, creamed spinach with the delicious bread and herbed oil is yum! I am overdue for a visit.

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Brandon, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

Have eaten here on several occasions and the food, staff and prices are excellent. I have never had a bad experience here. The portions are large enough for take home leftovers.

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See 7 more reviews by Pamela L for Brandon
Brandon, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2012

Went to Carrabba's for the first time and had a very enjoyable meal. The food tasted fresh and was very well seasoned. Our wait staff was very attentive to our needs. Was a little loud for my taste but it was also very busy too. My wife and I still had a nice time. Will be back soon.

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